LawVu
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In-house legal teams come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and often originate from humble beginnings. But regardless of whether youre a sole general counsel, a small in-house team, or starting out with a few more hands at the helm, your corporate legal department structure can have a significant impact on how effectively youre able to serve the business.
JURIST
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) found in a landmark ruling on Tuesday that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and London’s Metropolitan Police Service broke the law and breached the human rights of two Northern Ireland journalists, Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey. The ruling pertained to a covert surveillance operation authorized by a Northern Ireland police chief in a bid to unmask a journalistic source, which the IPT ruled was unlawful.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 18, 2024
“Federal judge broke ethics rules by criticizing Justice Alito over flag flying, report finds”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report. And Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Judge Apologizes for Criticizing Alito’s Ethics Over Flags; Senior judge was found to have committed misconduct; Wrote essay calling justices flag-flying improper. ” You can view the op-ed at this link.
JURIST
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Alberta premier Danielle Smith announced on Saturday during her radio call-in show “Your Province. Your Premier” that her provincial government is prepared to invoke the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms’ “notwithstanding clause” as a “last resort” to enforce proposed restrictions on transgender healthcare and related policies, circumventing rights enshrined in the Charter.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Senior U.S. District Judge Michael A.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Photo by Mark Patterson on Unsplash Cities have a unique and significant role to play in responding to climate change. Many are already doing so by adopting legal and policy tools to encourage the use of smart surfacesa group of technologies and design strategies that mitigate the effects of climate change in urban environments, especially extreme heat, stormwater flooding, and poor air quality.
JURIST
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Serbian authorities installed spyware on the phones of dozens of journalists and activists, Amnesty International said in a report on Monday. In the document entitled “A Digital Prison: Surveillance and the suppression of civil society in Serbia,” the non-governmental organization cited digital forensic evidence and testimonies from activists who said they were hacked in recent months.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Secondary Traumatic Stress encompasses the behavioral and emotional responses to continued, indirect exposure to traumatic events. The post Bracing for Impact: The Traumatic Stress Facing Immigration Attorneys in Times of Mass Deportations appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A joint report released Wednesday by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) revealed a pattern of arbitrary detention in South Sudan as well as human rights abuses committed by government security forces and organized armed groups. The report, which covers the period from January 2023 to May 2024, documents numerous cases of arbitrary arrests and detentions, including those of women and girls who have been detained for refusing
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Top words in law for 2024 include catchy ways to describe minimal workplace attendance and expert-witness conferences, according to the list recently unveiled by Burtons…
JURIST
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) raised serious concerns Wednesday regarding Guatemalan Attorney General Mara Consuelo Porras , who is accused of conducting politically motivated prosecutions against members of President Bernardo Arvalo’s administration. According to HRW, Porras has initiated at least 17 investigations against high-ranking officials, often based on dubious evidence.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Rocket Matter
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The success of your law firm depends highly on the happiness of your clients. However, client management is not an easy job. Retaining clients is one of the most important goals of any law practice, but unfortunately, m any are struggling to do so. One of the main reasons why law firms arent seeing the retention they want is because they arent leveraging technology at an adequate pace.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Being a Supreme Court justice means never having to say you're sorry. but everyone else has to apologize to you. The post Officially Unethical To Suggest Sam Alito Is Unethical appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
DECEMBER 18, 2024
nQ Zebraworks, a company whose “invoices-to-cash” solution automates the billing cycle for large and mid-sized law firms, has closed a $4.5 million funding round, bringing its total investment to $13.5 million.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Well, technically the cut hadn't been finalized yet, but the point remains. The post Lawyer Walks Right Off Job After Fee Cut From $200/Hour To $15/Hour appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Above The Law
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Yeehaw! Associates at this firm can lasso some super-'kool' bonuses if they bill enough. The post Everything’s Bigger In Texas, Including The Law Firm Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Illinois Supreme Court today released a policy on the use of generative AI in the courts that authorizes its use by attorneys, judges, court staff and others, provided the use complies with legal and ethical standards. The Illinois Supreme Court AI Policy, which will take effect Jan.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 18, 2024
There are still a bunch of vacancies in the circuit. The post The Circuit Court That’s A Democratic Stronghold appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Supreme Court of Ghana on Wednesday dismissed constitutional challenges launched against abill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ expression and advocacy. In a televised ruling, Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson spoke for a unanimous court and explained the constitutional separation of powers between the judiciary, president, and legislature as the primary reason for dismissal.
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 18, 2024
It ain't over yet! The post How Much Has Law School Diversity Changed After A Year? Data Says… appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 18, 2024
“The Changing Face of Supreme Court Oral Arguments [Deep Dive #2]; How ‘hot’ is the bench? Here are some data driven answers.” Adam Feldman has this post at his “Legalytics” Substack site.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Protecting American Innovation Act is vital to securing our nations technology and deterring foreign threats, particularly from China, Rep. Pat Fallon told Breaking Defense. The post Rep. Pat Fallon Introducing Bill To Block DoD IT Contracts With Chinese Entities (Exclusive) appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 18, 2024
“Aide-de-camp”: You can access the new episode of the “Divided Argument” podcast via this link.
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